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Walgreens Fight Over Alf Landon Home In Independence
A dispute over demolishing the 1915 Landon home at 300 W Maple St is pitting Walgreens against historic preservationists and Independence officials. Walgreens argues to proceed, while locals note the site’s national significance and potential landmark status, with city leaders weighing options and community impact.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Landon
Topeka
GOP
Mattie Jo McKenzie
Journal-World
McKenzie
Christy Davis
Kansas State Historical Society
Chappute
State Historical Society
Walgreens
Bill Kassebaum
R-Burdick
Kassebaum
National Register
Independence
London House
Independence City Commission
Davis
Chappuie
Chambers
London
Bertrand
Alf Landon
Kansas